Gloria Orozco Dorado performed and presented – earning two awards – at ClarinetFest® 2024 in Dublin, Ireland, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.
Dorado, a University Fellow, is in her final year of her doctoral studies, took first place in the research competition and second place in the orchestral audition competition. The prestigious ClarinetFest® is the world’s largest international gathering of clarinetists, organized by International Clarinet Association.
Students: Become a Medici Scholar. | Supporters: Join the Medici Circle.
Monday Mondays: Gloria Orozco Dorado
“Being around so many clarinetists at ClarinetFest® 2024 was truly exciting and inspiring,” said Dorado. “I had the chance to learn from so many great masterclasses and workshops, meet and connect with other fellow clarinetists, and share ideas and experiences. It was a wonderful setting to celebrate our accomplishments and feel the sense of international community that music allows us to build.”
Qiru Duet, her clarinet-guitar duo, showcased a captivating fusion of Latin-American traditional music with the unique timbre of clarinet and guitar. Her duo partner is Nico Barberán, a Chilean guitarist.
“Through our performance and program notes, we offered insight into the cultural and historical context of the music we performed. The combination of clarinet and guitar creates a beautiful blend when performing Latin-American traditional music.”
Dorado won the research competition with her project titled ‘Ritmos de mi Tierra’ (Rhythms of My Land) and took second place in the orchestral audition competition.
“This experience has been incredibly rewarding and motivating as I continue to explore and celebrate the rich diversity of music and the knowledge it brings.”
Students: Become a Medici Scholar. | Supporters: Join the Medici Circle.
Medici Circle Appreciation
“A heartfelt thank you to Elizabeth Giles and Stephen Simmes for their generous support of the Medici program. Your donation made it possible for me to travel to Ireland and fully enjoy all the incredible experiences I had.”
Medici Circle support allows talented artist scholars like Gloria Orozco Dorado to pursue an educational summer project beyond the classroom.
Previously on “Medici Mondays”
- Margo Bartlett … dance … 09.09.24
- Ling-Yu Chou … art … 09.03.24
- Jenna Green … art … 11.06.23
- Adi Beckman … film & television … 10.23.23
- Nhan Ho … dance … 10.16.23
- Giovanni Accadia … music … 10.09.23
- Galen Dara Smith … art … 10.02.23
- Deborah Ruiz … art … 09.25.23
- Ivy Wahome … art … 09.18.23
- Sasha Reist … film, dance … 02.21.22
- Nadari Hockenhull … music … 02.14. 22
- Katie Baird … music … 02.07.22
- Hannah Hutchins … music … 01.31.22
- Gyselle Cuevas … film … 01.24.22
- David Baboila … art … 01.10.22